[G3RJ]

Hi Everybody,

I'm new to this forum but have been checking it regularly without registering. It seems very helpful so i think i will stay here.

I have been looking to find information about the new Epiphone Ripper Bass after reading about it on this forum. After searching the internet for hours on end, i've finally got this information to share with anybody who is interested in the new Limited Edition Epiphone Ripper Bass. This is especially helpful for anyone in the UK.

This is the reply i got from an e-mail to Rosetti, who distribute all Epiphone and Gibson guitars and basses in the UK.

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Dear Richard,

Thank you for your enquiry.

a) When will the Ltd. Ed. RIPPER Bass be available?
The Epiphone Ltd Ed Ripper Bass is due to be available in the UK in September '06 (We cannot be more specific at this time).
b) Which UK dealer/s will have the Ltd. Ed. RIPPER Bass ?
This model will be available to all our dealers.
c) How i can get one?
To ensure you get to purchase an Epiphone Ltd Ed Ripper Bass, I recommend ordering it with your preferred dealer ASAP.
Your preferred dealer will then be able to place the order with us.

Please click on the following link to the dealers page of the Rosetti website where all our dealers are listed with their contact details http://www.rosetti.co.uk/dealers.htm
Kind regards

Chris Gibbs
Rosetti Ltd

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I hope this helps anyone who was looking for information about the new
Limited Edition Epiphone Ripper Bass. If anybody else has anymore information on this bass, please post it here.

I am also looking to know more about the previous Epiphone Ripper i have heard about. What years was this made? How many different Ripper's have Epiphone made? And have they made any copies of the Grabber or G-3 aswell as the Ripper?

And finally, does anybody know if Gibson and Epiphone have any plans to release the Grabber, Ripper and G-3 again. I think these basses would do well if they were released by either or both companies. It will be a shame if they only make the Ripper as a Limited Edition and never release it again as i think it really challenges the P-Bass, which seems to be the textbook bass for many beginner/intermediate bassists these days, and it definately is more original.

Look forward to hearing from you,

Richard James

[jules]

Hi Richard

thanks for that info.

As far as I know there are no plans to re-release the grabber or g3, and the ripper was only re-released once before. It was a single pickup model with bolt-on neck

if you do a google image search you'll find pics

I think the new model is going to be an improvement on the old reissue, but also quite different from the original. It will certainly be interesting to see it.

I think they missed out on all the green day hype by not releasing a G3 a few years back, but Gibson have never been a company with their finger on the pulse. Look back at all the sixties advertizing they did and you will find hardly any mention of all the Gibson using legends we think of today - but plenty of old jazz and country players who looked out of touch even back then. They probably were amazing players but it really underlined the companies conservative attitude back then

Jules

[G3RJ]

Hi,

I've just got some more information on the Limited Edition Ripper Bass incase anybody was wandering the RRP


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Hello Richard,

Code Description Finish Price
31R2 Limited Edition Ripper Bass AN £469.00


Kind regards

Chris Gibbs
Rosetti Ltd

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£469 is around $800 US. So you guys will probably be able to get the bass for $689 or something, as everything is cheaper in the states than here in England.

For an Epiphone with a price tag like that, i expect this to be an amazing bass, and i hope i am not let down when i get mine...

Hope this helps anyone who was eager to find out about the New Ripper,

Let me know if you found this useful!

Take it easy x

[G3RJ]

http://www.music123.com/Epiphone-Ltd-Ed ... 4410.music

And there it is, for $349 shipped from Music 123. Wow. I wish i could get one of those shipped to the UK.

It is going to cost me £489, the equivalent of around $800 US !!!

Let me know what you think of these basses if you have bought one!

Thanks.

[santi]

Hi everybody:
I own an Epi Ripper made in Korea (1997).
It is very well built, the body is two pieces of maple (some flamed) and firgerborad is birdseye maple. I fixed a Schaller bassbucker pickup at bridge position and Gibson Scaller tuners (new old stock from USA Ebay). Its factory code prefix is "L". Many other Epi Rippers are "I" or "U", (another Korean factorieies). Very good bass now!

[Granny Gremlin]

lets have some pics, please!

[santi]

I don´t know to insert pics, sorry, but I can send you some pics to your email if you let me know it. Or, somebody can explain me how insert images?

[jules]

see this post for posting instructions - but if you can't work that out email to me and i'll post them

[santi]

Tahnk you!! :wink:

[jules]